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Buffett rules out Occidental Petroleum acquisition

In the middle of a discussion about Occidental Petroleum's oil drilling in the Permian Basin, Warren Buffett definitively rules out a Berkshire bid to take control of the oil giant, squelching speculation prompted by its steadily growing OXY stake.

Fri, May 19 2023 • 5:12 PM EDT
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